What is the cheapest way to get from Ayr to Stonehaven?

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Stonehaven is to bus which costs £15 - £29 and takes 5h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ayr to Stonehaven?

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Stonehaven is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Stonehaven?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Stonehaven. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Barclay Street via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52, Seagate Bus Station and Lloyds Pharmacy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Stonehaven?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Stonehaven. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Stonehaven via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Ayr to Stonehaven?

The distance between Ayr and Stonehaven is 179 miles. The road distance is 161.8 miles.

How do I travel from Ayr to Stonehaven without a car?

The best way to get from Ayr to Stonehaven without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £30 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Ayr to Stonehaven?

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Ayr to Stonehaven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Stonehaven bus from?

Ayr to Stonehaven bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Stonehaven train from?

Ayr to Stonehaven train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.

Train or bus from Ayr to Stonehaven?

The best way to get from Ayr to Stonehaven is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £30 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus via Dundee, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 5h 28m.

Where does the Ayr to Stonehaven bus arrive?

Ayr to Stonehaven bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Ayr to Stonehaven train arrive?

Ayr to Stonehaven train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Ayr to Stonehaven?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Stonehaven is 162 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Ayr to Stonehaven.

How do I get a train ticket from Ayr to Stonehaven?

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Ayr to Stonehaven - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Ayr to Stonehaven by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stonehaventrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen
4h 24m
£31–92
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk091
5h 29m
£16–29
Bus via Dundee
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 to Dundee Seagate Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Lloyds Pharmacybus X7
5h 28m
£23–36
Drive 160.8 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Stonehavencar 160.8 mi
2h 55m
£40–57
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bath Streetbus X77 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stonehaventrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen
4h 33m
£29–88

Ayr to Stonehaven by train and foot

58Weekly Services

4h 24mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 177.9 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Stonehaven, Scotland?

You can take a train from Ayr to Stonehaven via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Barclay Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52, Seagate Bus Station, and Lloyds Pharmacy in around 5h 28m.

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